We know how important it is for you to have the right person working with you.
It’s not just about their legal expertise but also their market experience
and the right personality fit. Whatever you need, we achieve it together.
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Sophie Hay
Paralegal
Sophie works as part of the well established residential property team in Stratford upon Avon.
Ujala Hussain
Paralegal
Ujala works in our real estate finance team, assisting on commercial property deals by acting for the Lender and guiding them through every stage of the transaction.
Francesca Clarke
Trainee Solicitor
Francesca Clarke
Trainee Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Francesca is a second year trainee solicitor who has a wide range of experience having been a paralegal for two years before commencing her training.
Khatija Patel
Litigation Legal Assistant
Khatija Patel
Litigation Legal Assistant
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Khatija works in our restructuring recoveries and insolvency team and assists with various different matters.
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Languages:
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Gujarati
Elizabeth Shirley
Legal Assistant
Elizabeth Shirley
Legal Assistant
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Liz specialises in dealing with phased completions within the development team, as well as reviewing title and dealing with section agreements and easements.
Lucy Jones
Accounts Controller
Lucy Jones
Accounts Controller
Shakespeare Martineau London
Lucy keeps her clients in touch with their finances so they can focus on their main objectives.
Carole Fox
Director of Residential Property
Carole Fox
Director of Residential Property
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Carole works with clients to ensure that their property transactions proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Victoria Tester
Chief Operating Officer
Victoria Tester
Chief Operating Officer
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Victoria sits on our Main Board and is responsible for our people offering, growth and operational infrastructure, which underpin the delivery of our strategy.
Lesley Spencer
Chief Financial Officer
Lesley Spencer
Chief Financial Officer
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Lesley oversees the financial direction of the firm, focusing on delivering organic and merger growth.
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Languages:
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German
Kathy Buchanan
Head of Client Services & Facilities
Kathy Buchanan
Head of Client Services & Facilities
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Kathy heads up our client services and facilities provision as well as managing our entire property portfolio.
Daniel Grocott
Head of Finance - Operations
Daniel Grocott
Head of Finance - Operations
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Daniel works with our groups to maximise their financial results through improved processes, best practice efficiencies and utilising technology.
Daljit Flora
Marketing & Events Manager
Daljit Flora
Marketing & Events Manager
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester Colton Square
Daljit is our marketing events manager and is responsible for our national events programme.
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Languages:
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Punjabi
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Elaine Hart
Legal Executive
Elaine Hart
Legal Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Elaine works with a wide range of clients to include high net worth individuals and advises on estate planning, probate matters and various trust structures. Elaine also helps clients with Powers of Attorney and Deputy’s Accounts.
Jay Lutwyche
Head of Learning & Development
Jay Lutwyche
Head of Learning & Development
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Jay is passionate about helping others to develop their skills through his knowledge, expertise and engaging enthusiasm.
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Languages:
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French
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German
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My Recent Articles
- Shakespeare Martineau wins People Excellence Award 2018
Joanne Cartwright
Transformation & Growth Lead
Joanne Cartwright
Transformation & Growth Lead
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
As our Transformation & Growth Lead, Jo helps drive change in the firm to support the achievement of our strategic vision, helping ensure that our clients are at the heart of what we do.
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